Developing acid- soil- tolerant faba bean varieties to expand faba bean adaption - Faba bean production in Australia is constrained by soil acidity, particularly in Western Australia, South Australia, southern New South Wales and parts of Victoria, where acidic soils reduce root growth, nodulation, nitrogen fixation, crop vigour and grain yield. Soil acidity also limits the expansion of faba bean into otherwise suitable production environments. While liming remains an important soil management practice, sub
Acid- soil tolerant faba bean varieties Development of acid soil tolerant faba bean varieties to expand faba bean adaptation in Australia.
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This investment aims to accelerate the development of faba bean varieties tolerant to acid soils in Australia. The project will identify novel sources of tolerance, develop molecular markers, and deliver breeder-ready germplasm. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the grains investment portal by 27 October 2026, 05:00 pm AEDT. Consortia responses are accepted. The contract term is anticipated to be 4 years.
The tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners except where the tender is submitted by a consortium and the tender specifies that each member of the proposed consortium will be party to the contract.
The tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the consolidated list, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under australian sanction laws.
Enhancing faba bean seed colour and seed size uniformity to increase the value of faba beans and reduce risk of classifi - Faba bean is one of Australia s major pulse crops and an important export commodity, with premium food markets placing s- Faba bean is an important Australian pulse crop and export commodity, supplying premium food and feed markets where visual grain quality is a key determinant of market access, classification and value. Buyers place strong emphasis on seed coat colour, colour reten
Faba bean seed colour and seed size uniformity enhancement
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This four-year investment seeks to improve faba bean seed coat colour stability and seed size uniformity in Australia. The project will investigate genetic, physiological, biochemical, and environmental factors influencing visual grain quality, including postharvest darkening. It requires the development and validation of modern phenotyping and analytical tools using AI, machine learning, and digital imaging. Collaboration with Australian commercial and public faba bean breeding programs is mandatory. The outcome is to provide breeders with germplasm, molecular markers, phenotyping tools, and knowledge to develop future faba bean varieties with improved visual quality, market suitability, and reduced downgrades. Tenderers must not be on the consolidated list, have outstanding employee entitlement claims, be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners (unless a consortium), and comply with relevant labour laws.
The investment timeframe for delivery is 4 years.
Tenderers must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners, unless submitting as a consortium. Tenderers and subcontractors must not be named on the consolidated list and must not have judicial decisions against them relating to unpaid employee entitlements. Compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act ****, Modern Slavery Act 2018, and other applicable labour laws is required.
Tenderers and any subcontractor must not be named on the consolidated list. Tenderers and any subcontractor must not have a judicial decision against it relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim.
Program 2 - Delivering improved Ascochyta blight ( AB) and Botrytis grey mould ( BGM) resistance in chickpea, lentil and faba bean - The description for this procurement has been updated as follows: Ascochyta blight ( AB) and Botrytis grey mould ( BGM) are major constraints to profitable chickpea, lentil and faba bean production in Australia, with combined annual losses estimated at $ 61. 5 million. Previous GRDC investments have improved epidemiological understanding, identified resistance sources, develop
Research and development for improved disease resistance in chickpea, lentil, and faba bean. Program 2: Delivering improved Ascochyta blight ( AB) and Botrytis grey mould ( BGM) resistance in chickpea, lentil, and faba bean.
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GRDC is seeking a delivery partner for Program 2, focusing on improving Ascochyta blight (AB) and Botrytis grey mould (BGM) resistance in chickpea, lentil, and faba bean. The project aims to develop and standardize industry-accepted disease screening methods, generate resistance performance data, and deliver practical genetic tools and germplasm for breeding organizations. The contract term is anticipated to be 4. 5 years, commencing January 2027. Tenders must be submitted via the Grains Investment Portal. Co-investment from the tenderer is sought. Evaluation will be based on technical merit (project plan, methodology, track record, path to market, IP/data management) and price.
The closing time for submissions is Friday 14 August 2026, at 05:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Evaluation is based on technical qualitative criteria (project plan, methodology, track record, path to market, IP/data management) and price.
GRDC invites research organisations and multidisciplinary solutions with capability in pulse pathology, phenotyping, genetics, genomics, pre-breeding, and data stewardship.
The enquiry deadline is Friday 07 August 2026, at 05:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Tenderers must comply with mandatory conditions including being a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners, compliance with labour laws, and not being subject to financial sanctions.
Program 2 - Delivering improved Ascochyta blight ( AB) and Botrytis grey mould ( BGM) resistance in chickpea, lentil and faba bean - Ascochyta blight ( AB) and Botrytis grey mould ( BGM) are major constraints to profitable chickpea, lentil and faba bean production in Australia, with combined annual losses estimated at $ 61. 5 million. Previous GRDC investments have improved epidemiological understanding, identified resistance sources, developed early phenotyping systems and strengthened pre- breeding capabi
Improving barley peduncle strength and architecture to reduce head loss - GRDC is seeking to co- invest in a small- medium scale, four- year initiative aimed at delivering breeder- ready genetic selection tools, knowledge, and germplasm to support the development of barley varieties with greater resistance to head loss. Head loss ( HL) in barley is a significant challenge, resulting in yield reductions of around 5% to 10% in moderately susceptible cultivars in areas prone to harvest delays, such as Southern
Co- investment in a four- year initiative for barley head loss resistance
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The GRDC is seeking co-investment in a four-year initiative to develop barley varieties with greater resistance to head loss. The closing date for submissions is March 4, 2026. Requests for clarification must be submitted before February 26, 2026. The project aims to deliver breeder-ready genetic selection tools, knowledge, and germplasm. The contract is expected to commence by June 2026 and will be under the GRDC standard two-party research contract. The tenderer must meet specific conditions for participation, including compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act and Modern Slavery Act.
The bid notice states that the project is anticipated to commence by June 2026, with a proposed term of 4 years. It is anticipated that any resultant contract in relation to this procurement will commence with a proposed term of 4 years.
The evaluation criteria include technical and price factors. In the table below are the evaluation criteria that the tender evaluation team will use to assess the value for money of all tenders.
The tenderer must comply with several conditions, including not being on the consolidated list for sanctions, not having judicial decisions against them, and being a single legal entity or recognized firm. The following are mandatory conditions with which a tenderer must comply to participate in this procurement process:
Make all requests for further information or clarification in writing email prior to 26 february 2026. Make all requests for further information or clarification in relation to this procurement in writing email prior to 26 february 2026.
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